Workers’ Rights
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AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy. Read More
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100 days: Over 100 attacks on workers
In its first 100 days, the Trump presidency has unleashed a wave of attacks on workers and unions. Read More
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We must fight to stop Project 2025 in its tracks
When Project 2025 was revealed last summer, it read like a to-do list of ways to harm working families. The roughly 900-page document is a blueprint for a radical attack on working families and public services. Project 2025 presented a nightmare vision of America that robbed workers of power while emboldening anti-worker extremists and… Read More
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Why the attacks on the NLRB attack should alarm you
A business group’s attack on the NLRB should worry us all. Read More
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AFSCME GO: Three Ways to Take Action
Our Get Organized campaign — or AFSCME GO — is about protecting our jobs, our communities, and our rights. We need you in this fight. Here are three ways you can take action. Read More
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AFSCME and allies sue over White House move to bust federal unions
We’re suing to stop the White House from busting federal employee unions. Read More
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It’s Time to Get Organized
The GO campaign is all about making sure everyone in the AFSCME family understands what’s at stake in this fight. Read More
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The PRO Act ‘will loosen billionaires’ grip on our economic future’
We welcome the reintroduction of an important piece of worker’s rights legislation in Congress — the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Read More
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Judge declares federal worker firings likely illegal
In a case brought by AFSCME and UNAC, a federal judge ruled OPM has no authority to fire probationary employees across the federal government. Read More
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How mass federal firings affect you
AFSCME members working at state, local levels will feel the impact of mass federal firings. Read More
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Federal Court Finds Firing of Probationary Federal Employees Illegal
Judge Alsup calls probationary federal employees “the lifeblood of our government” SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presided over by Judge William H. Alsup, granted a temporary restraining order against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its Acting Director, Charles Ezell, finding the termination of… Read More
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Public Service Unions and State Democracy Defenders Fund Challenge Unlawful, Mass Federal Firings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some of the nation’s largest public service unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the unlawful mass terminations of probationary federal employees, which was directed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its Acting Director, Charles Ezell. They allege that the firings “represent one of the most massive employment frauds… Read More
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AFSCME, UNAC sue to stop mass firings of federal probationary workers
AFSCME, UNAC and AFGE filed a lawsuit challenging the mass federal firings of probationary federal employees. Read More
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In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
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AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers
AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. Read More
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In Iowa, a county supervisor pays price for union busting
Iowa union busters take note: Don’t mess with AFSCME Council 61. Read More
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Wisconsin ruling against Act 10 is a step in the right direction
A Wisconsin judge ruled against Act 10, opening the door to a restoration of collective bargaining rights for all public service workers in the state. Read More
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Workers at Ohio cinema house are latest to form a union through AFSCME
Congratulations to the employees of Gateway Film Center for forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8. Read More
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Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues
After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers. Read More
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University of California workers strike to protest what they call bad-faith bargaining
Members of AFSCME Local 3299 who work for the University of California system are on strike, protesting what they call their employer’s bad-faith bargaining. Read More
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San Antonio city employees regain their political voice after decades
An AFSCME-backed ballot measure gives San Antonio city employees their voice back. Read More
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In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers fight back against mistreatment and stalling
In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers stand up against abuse by management. Read More
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Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. Read More
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Baltimore Museum of Art workers overwhelmingly ratify their first union contract
Baltimore Museum of Art workers are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown
At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally. Read More
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AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME members rallied in Tucson, Ariz., over the weekend to sound the alarm on Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
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Union members in MI, PA highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
“Shred” events in Pennsylvania and Michigan highlighted the dangers of Project 2025. Read More
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Washington state workers and AFSCME members walk off the job to demand a fair contract
Thousands of state workers in Washington who are AFSCME members walked off the job to demand livable wages, safe staffing levels and more. Read More
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How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy
Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy. Read More
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Strike averted in Oregon as postdocs agree to tentative agreement
AFSCME-represented postdoctoral researchers at an Oregon school have reason to smile. Read More
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